Hello again!

Hello everyone! Sorry for quite a long abscence - it's been a really hectic week and it's not even over yet! Graphically, it can be depicted as something very striped: a light stripe followed by a darker one which in its trun is followed by another stripe a few shadows lighter. But it's definitely exciting! In fact, I like it much better than getting stuck in one spot when nothing - nothing! - seems to be happening.
This outftit sort of illustrates my feelings about this striped, striped week lol
P.S. LiddieGal, please let me know when I should send your shoes. They're all ready and waiting! You can write me at marianna.branagh@yahoo.com.

Dress by Gusto Barcelona
Sandals by Espace
Silver chain necklace by Kenneth Jay
Glasses by Escada (what else is new there)
Hat by Laila Rowe

On hats and such

I finally found the right fedora, almost at the end of summer! Even though it's super-popular this season, finding a hat that wouldn't look like it belongs on somebody else's head proved to be quite a challenge. But a couple of days ago, I was passing by Laila Rowe store, walked in and a few minutes later, emerged with my very first fedora. Of course, I had to wear it right away!
The dress (found purely by chance at http://www.smartbargains.com/) represents yet another of my favourite ongoing trends - super-maxi. It is seriously long, and I have to hold it at the side while walking. If I'm not carying anything heavy or bulky, it feels quite romantic:)

Wearing: dress by BCBG MaxAzria, fedora hat and bracelet Laila Rowe, wedges Emilio Pucci, sunglasses Escada

Closet finds

Renovations are still going on, and I'm still diggin' out new old stuff or would-be-vintage things that due to my forgetfulness, have spent the past few years indoors (aka in the closet). But what a few years to a skirt, right? As long as it isn't falling apart, and because of lack of interraction with the coati, the things that I find are all in very good condition.Last weekend, my finds happened to be two skirts (both dating back to 2005) and a top (dating even earlier).

Wearing: skirt Max Studio, random top, sandals Will's fancy, headband Laila Rowe, bag Chloe

Wearing: skirt Polecci, same random top, sandals Vigotti, headband Laila Rowe, bag Chloe

Super-mini-micro-cruise:Ikea

Last weekend, with all the renovations going on and stuff, the inevitable happened: we took a trip to Ikea, my first trip ever to this blessed land of furniture, all kinds of home fixings, and more importantly, great Swedish chocolate and exotic fruit preserves. They even have gooseberry jam, the very same gooseberry that I rememebr from my childhood! Never liked it, though, but have always been fascinated by the color - translucent green.
Anyway, from Wall Street to Redhook, Brooklyn (where the New York Ikea is  located) runs a water taxi -  a cute little boat, yellow just like a regular New York cab but offerring you a much more pleasant ride.

This stylized bathroom has an incredible view over the Hudson river.

Taking pictures round Wall Street area was a unique experience for both of us: every singe person passing by, camping by or just hanging around there seems to have a camera or posing por a picture, and we were no exception. Feeling like a tourist in your own city felt reeeally weird lol

Wearing: dress Wishes Wishes Wishes, sandals Jimmy Choo, headband Bolton's, bangles Express and Laila Rowe, random sunglasses

Perfect weekend? Check!

Wearing: dress (that looks slightly like a romper but is a dress nevertheless) Hurley, sandals Isaac Mizrahi, necklace Bolton's, bag Saks, random sunglasses

My floral obsession

As it turns out, I love florals. In fact, it has been one of my favourite obsessions lately, and this skirt - the result of a recent trip to Bolton's - is a vivid proof to that.

Oasis in the middle of Manhattan

The background is not exactly glamorous (we only noticed it when downloading the pictures on the computer) but that's what the city looks like after a long and busy day. But don't worry, it will be fresh and clean again in the morning!

Wearing: skirt Bolton's, top Le Chateau, flats Materia Prima, bag Chloe, sunglasses Spy Optics, headband Laila Rowe

Something blue, something yellow

It finally looks like a real summer: we have had a few 80s days in a row, and yesterday was no exception. Loving it!

Wearing: shorts Motivi, top Gi Gi Florence, hat and necklace Laila Rowe, clutch Anya Hindmarch, wedges Devani, sunglasses Escada